If you are a farmer here in Thailand or you are a producer of quality silage, this is definitely the article for you. Many people think that wrapping silage is a very easy and straightforward thing and it doesn’t really matter how you do it. This couldn’t be further from the truth because the method that you use dictates whether or not your silage will last a long time and if it will keep its nutritional value. The key is to keep the air out so that it can ferment and hold onto its nutrition and energy value.
This is why it is so important when it comes to picking your silage film because making the decision can affect the quality of the food that you are feeding your animals or if you are a producer, the quality of the products that you are selling to farmers and wholesalers. By not wrapping it properly, it leads to air getting inside and this can help bad bacteria to grow and to spoil the silage itself. The following are some of the reasons why wrapping your silage properly leads to better outcomes.
- It preserves nutrition – If silage is wrapped properly, it can provide your livestock with high levels of energy and lots of protein. To keep your animals healthy at all times so that they can produce milk for example, should be at the top of your list of things to do. The whole fermentation process makes the silage more easily digestible which is perfect for your farm animals.
- There is less spoilage – The last thing that you want is for your silage to be spoiled because then you won’t have any food to feed your livestock. Having to spend extra money reduces your profits and using the right kind of silage film greatly reduces the amount of oxygen inside and this leads to less mold and less yeast. This is particularly important in Thailand where it gets incredibly humid throughout the year.
- It’s easier to transport – With the right wrapping film in place, it is much easier to move around the silage from one location to another. You also need to think of how it’s going to save you money over the current year because you don’t want to be putting your hand into your wallet or purse having to buy feed because your silage has spoiled.
- Easier to feed your animals – Due to the fact that you will have individual bales of silage, it allows you to be able to pick them up and store them quickly and easily. You can store the bales according to how old they are and the nutritional value that they provide. You have enough to do on your farm and anything that makes life easier should be embraced.
When it comes to wrapping your silage, make sure that you bind everything perfectly and wrap everything as quickly as possible. Always invest in quality film that can stretch, isn’t easy to puncture and has UV protection.
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